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The Vale Hotel

2.0 star property
Hotel with 2 restaurants, near Thames River

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In the heart of Cotswold Country, The Vale Hotel offers a tranquil retreat near Thames River. Savor Thai cuisine at one of the two on-site restaurants, unwind by the fireplace in the lobby or enjoy scenic views from rooftop terrace. With free in-room WiFi and bike rentals available, this hotel is perfect for those seeking adventure and relaxation.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (11)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Lobby fireplace
  • Convenience store
  • Wedding services
  • Limited hour front desk
  • TV in a common area
  • Reception hall
  • Bike rental
  • Archery

Feel at home (6)

  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free parking nearby
  • Kids' menu
  • Grocery/convenience store

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite, City View

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite, City View

9,2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Champagne service
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Comfort Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Comfort Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

8,0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Champagne service
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

10,0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Champagne service
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Comfort Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking, Ensuite

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Comfort Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking, Ensuite

8,6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Champagne service
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking, Ensuite

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking, Ensuite

9,6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Champagne service
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Map
32 High St, Swindon, England, SN6 6AY

What's nearby

  • Cotswold Country Park and Beach - 10 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Swindon Designer Outlet - 13 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Westonbirt Arboretum - 31 min drive - 39.8 km
  • Thermae Bath Spa - 55 min drive - 69.4 km
  • Roman Baths - 55 min drive - 69.4 km

Getting around

  • Oxford (OXF) - 54 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 74 min drive
  • Kemble Station - 19 min drive
  • Swindon Station - 20 min drive
  • Swindon (XWS-Swindon Train Station) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Strawberry Thief - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Blunsdon Arms - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬10 min drive

About this property

The Vale Hotel

The Vale Hotel features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 10-minute walk of Thames River. The cocktail bar is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Jicsaw Thai Restaurant, one of 2 restaurants, which serves Thai cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 12 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only*
    • Pets must be supervised
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free off-site parking within 328 ft
    • Street parking available
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Private dining
  • Free daily reception

Traveling with children

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Archery

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Wedding services
  • Bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • Rooftop terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in common areas
  • Bicycle parking
  • Reception hall
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • 10 stairs to reach property

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 24-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Free WiFi
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Access via exterior corridors

Special features

Dining

Jicsaw Thai Restaurant - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in Thai cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.
Vale Grill - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves dinner only. A children's menu is available. Open select days.
Bar32 - Onsite cocktail bar. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Also known as

The Vale Hotel Hotel
The Vale Hotel Swindon
The Vale Hotel Hotel Swindon

Frequently asked questions

Does The Vale Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Vale Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Vale Hotel?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at The Vale Hotel?

No, unfortunately, but there's free parking nearby.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Vale Hotel?

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-out are available.

What is there to do at The Vale Hotel and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as archery.

Are there restaurants at or near The Vale Hotel?

Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants, featuring Thai cuisine.

What's the area around The Vale Hotel like?

The Vale Hotel is a short 6-minute walk from Thames River and 3 minutes' walk from Thames Path.

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Reviews

The Vale Hotel Reviews

8,6

Excellent

9,2

Cleanliness

8,0

Amenities

9,0

Staff & service

8,0

Eco-friendliness

8,2

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • The restaurant served delicious food in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. (3 reviews)
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Popular mentions

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Bathroom
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Value
Location
Service staff

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, great service and good value for money! Would stay again.
Manus, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel, nice staff, will be returning.
Giselle, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place , good breakfast next door
David c Middleton, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Convenient in Cricklade. Nice room. Quiet.
MS H J, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Good location, clean comfortable room. Friendly staff check in. As listed be aware no breakfast and a metal spiral fire escape to leave in the morning.
peter, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I was very happy with my stay. First it was good value and although there’s no on site parking, there was a free car park just around the corner. The staff were friendly and my room was a decent size, temperature and with a comfy bed/pillows. It was well equipped and had good water pressure in the shower. It was also clean. I also ate my dinner here and the steak was excellent.
Rachel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A quirky place. Mark is very friendly, but keeps a tight ship. It is small and he seems to be the hotel staff, so check in is exact: not before17.00 unless by asking. It is dog friendly, but only in 2 rooms. The highlight was the superb restaurant Jambo with a strong Kenyan influence. Outstanding There is also by repute an excellent Thai restaurant out the back, but unlike Jambo not dog friendly.
James, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really good value for money in a lovely town (village really).
Marcus, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Clean, but room and bed very small.

The place was clean, but many issues that did not make the stay great. Many light switches not working, light on top of stairs not woking (HS issue). No door on toilet, lack of personal privacy for us and bed way too small and room very small. Check in times are very strange, no breakfast. They were 4 in a bed winner with previous managers. Defenitely not now.
Johan, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Awful

Terrible place, will never use the vale or hotels.com again
Paul, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice surroundings friendly staff excellent food options
Martin, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay !
Pawel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful Inn and Restaurant

Owner checked me in, really lovely guy. Very friendly and helpful. Room nice and comfy. Restaurant downstairs had a special on, so i had a sampling of the goat and the venison curry. Best I've ever had. Owner also pours a mean Guinness. I'll definitely be back!
Amy, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

There wasn't much hot water when trying to shower, couldn't open the window in my room so got very warm managed to find a fan which then helped, was located in good area for where I needed to be
Charles, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely place, great host
manjit, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay

Very good place for the price. Staff were very nice
Jeremy, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

I loved my stay. Very clean place and the food was fantastic.
Bruce, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel, food was good, steak was excellent and cooked as wanted. Check in was smooth and efficient.
alison, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The vale hotel.

It was clean quiet. Owner seemed like a nice guy. Really good for what I needed. Will happily use again. Thanks.
Matthew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

As a solo female traveller I found the Vale Hotel to be perfect for my needs. I had a lovely, comfortable, spotlessly clean room in a quiet part of the hotel. I felt totally safe as the security was impressive and the host made me feel extremely welcome. There is a lovely outside area to enjoy a drink from the Gin Bar and a delicious choice of food. The host was very knowledgeable about the area. A most enjoyable stay - thank you.
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Stayed in a small single room but had all the basic necessities including a shower/wc. Room was very warm and unable to turn temperature down on radiator but opening window solved that.
Paul, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Basic but comfortable. Fine Thai restaurant in the rear. Stairs are perilous.
Nevin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

a few days break

everything suited me just fine
Evan, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

To say it was my first time in the Cotswolds area, I was made to feel right at home as soon as I entered the building- Mark is very friendly. Nice pub/restaurant downstairs, and my room was great too- very clean, secure and equipped beyond the necessities for a hotel room. En-suite to the same standard too. There’s also a free 24hour car park behind the building (very safe). Absolutely nothing to complain about- top marks. Would definitely recommend- cheers for the stay!
Jason, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

It was easy to book and checking in was easy once I found the right phone number. I had many emails confirming booking and one of the phone numbers listed took me to an irate gentleman who had not been involved with the hotel for 2 years. Need to check that all numbers are valid. The room was very nicely furnished and presented but the blind was impossible to raise so no natural daylight available. I cant comment on the catering as none was available over Christmas and this was made clear at the time of booking, so all fine.
Sarah, 1-night trip